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How to export an FBX from Navisworks

For details on each setting, please refer to the below help article from Autodesk.

Autodesk Navisworks 2024 - FBX Format

  1. To Export FBX from Navisworks click the Application Button in the top left corner and click Export > FBX
  2. These are the recommended settings
    • Details
      • File Version is dependant on the version of Navisworks.
    • Disable Polygon Limiting
      • Note that if the model is too large, then split the model based on selection sets.
    • Include Textures
    • Advanced Options
      • Convert Units to the native unit of your point cloud.
      • FBX File Format: ASCII or Binary
        • ASCII will output a larger file.
      • FBX File Version: This can be set to any
      • (Optional) Enable Optimise Export
      • Choose to embed texture
  3. Upload the FBX as a 3D model dataset in Pointerra. If the model is larger than 50MB, tick the Optimize with Cesium Ion option and choose CAD model as the type.